Yale Ciencia Initiative Research Associate

Essential Duties

1.Recommends the design and implementation of procedures and protocols under the direction of a higher-level authority. 2. Investigates, analyzes, and reaches preliminary scientific conclusions related to research planning 3.

Ensures data results are compiled, analyzed, and presented properly. 4. Analyzes, develops and interprets scientific results. Maintains clear documentation of results.

Prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports. 5. Performs independent research and laboratory techniques and participates in experimental research planning. 6. Interacts with internal contacts including the PI, research assistants, graduate students, Radiation Safety and Biological Safety officers, and Animal Care personnel to discuss and evaluate research results and to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the laboratory. 7.

Interacts with external contacts such as researchers at other institutions, staff at biotechnology and reagents companies to consult on research methods and to keep abreast of product information and developments. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Master's Degree in a scientific discipline and one year experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Background Check Requirements

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Position Focus:

Are you interested in designing and leading programs that improve the diversity of the health and science workforce? Do you want to advance scholarly understanding of interventions that make academic environments more inclusive?

Are you creative, proactive, a good communicator and teammate, with a strong work ethic? Do you want to join a team where you will be supported to grow your skills and make important contributions? If so, you are a perfect fit for our team!

The Yale Ciencia Initiative (YCI) is dedicated to expanding access to scientific knowledge, mentoring networks, and careers among communities or populations historically underrepresented in the scientific enterprise. The Research Associate will work with the YCI Director to lead projects to promote diversity, professional development, and career success among trainees in the biomedical sciences. The Research Associate will also supervise interns; contribute to data collection and analyses, progress reports, presentations, and scholarly publications; and help identify and pursue funding opportunities.

Specifically, the Research Associate will lead the PhD and MD/PhD tracks of the Yale Program to Advance Training of Health and Sciences (PATHS). The Research Associate will be responsible for identifying, inviting, and scheduling speakers, mentors, and instructors; overseeing the application review and onboarding processes; coordinating with volunteer mentors; and planning curricular content in collaboration with other program staff.

The Research Associate will also lead the development of curricula for the Yale Ciencia Academy (YCA), a federally funded project that promotes the professional development and career success of scientists from diverse backgrounds at the PhD-level and into the postdoctoral transition. The Research Associate will be responsible for assisting in the development of YCA video training modules and leading an accompanying training program for research advisors.

The ideal candidate will have direct experience with graduate training (through an MS or PhD degree) and have paid or volunteer experience designing and leading diversity training programs. This is a great position for recent graduates looking to transition to a career directing academic programs.

Overall Tasks: Manages recruitment, application review and selection, and onboarding process of students, scientist mentors, and speakers.

Creates and updates databases of contact and outcome data for past, current, and future participants, collaborators, and speakers. Develops and manages internal communications (e.g., emails, newsletters, manuals, guidelines, protocols) to inform staff, collaborators, participants, and other stakeholders about project's goals, procedures, progress, and outcomes. Writes and develops external-facing products (e.g., websites, newsletters, reports, social media posts) to communicate program goals, progress, and accomplishments.

Leads project planning using a variety of project management strategies and software to maintain project timelines, track responsibilities and tasks, and ensure timely completion of deliverables and meeting of deadlines. Performs literature review, contributes significantly to idea development and research planning, and compiles, analyzes and prepares figures of research data and findings. Writes grant progress reports and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications, assists with the writing of grant proposals, and gives scholarly presentations.

Assists in identifying potential sources of funding and prospective partnerships. May perform other duties as assigned.

The following Essential Duties are generic in nature. Candidates will find the information in this Position Focus most relevant to the role.

Applicants with Cover Letter will be given preferential consideration.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

PhD in biomedical science or related field. PhD students graduating by May 31, 2024 may apply.

Proficiency with Qualtrics; databases; online collaboration tools; social media; MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; and graphic design and illustration software (e.g., Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva). Creative and graphic design abilities. Experience with planning events and managing budgets

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